Texas HOPE Literacy
CEO
Founder Mrs. Lucy SmithCONTACT INFO
Tel.: 817-282-9489Mobile: 817-919-3161
Fax: 817-282-9489
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PO Box 905
Hurst
76053
Texas
United States
Our denomination/church
Non-denominationalThis ministry is listed in categories:
1. Other Christian resources2. Rehabilitation programs
3. Woman ministry
Status: Member
Joined: 13 Mar 2006
Updated: 2 Sep 2006
Who We Are
Since 1997, HOPE has been training inmate peer educators in literacy and math to remediate other inmates who are functionally illiterate. Many have undiagnosed learning disabilities and respond positively to HOPE unique literacy approaches. HOPE awards: 2000 Governor's Religious Volunteer; 2001 Dallas Reads Champion Educator; 2005 National Crime Prevention Council; 2005 Governor's "Most Innovative Program; 2006 Governor's Community Capacity Building.Our Vision
In 2005, HOPE was selected by the National Crime Prevention Council as one of 50 faith-based programs collaborating with criminal justice agencies. HOPE offers faith without imposition, desiring that all will choose to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. HOPE empowers inmates to be responsible leaders and role models in their families, churches, and communities. Faith and education together with a positive nurturing environment redirects them to discover their unique God-given abilities.Types Of Activity
Events are targeted towards specific inmate needs. Through capacity building HOPE is able to offer a variety of holistic programs:1. HOPE 4 The People musical group and steppers in concert;
2. HOPE 4 The Children December annual event for inmates, children, and caregivers;
3. Crocheting HOPE: baby blankets, booties, and caps for AIDS babies; lap blankets for nursing homes; scarves and hats for homeless; shawls and caps for young mothers with cancer.
Location
Dawson State Jail, Dallas, TX; Gatesville Trusty Camp, Gatesville, TX; Hutchins State Jail, Dallas, TX; InnerChange Faith Initiative, Richmond, TX.Books we have published
Literacy Inventory Record: Informal assessment to determine student placement. $225.00About Our Prison Ministry
3 prison models:1. Chapel model: Inmate peer educators teach in a centralized location;
2. Community model: 2005 Texas Governor’s Award…Most Innovative Program Inmates live in a dorm setting. Inmates live in a city where they elect their own mayor, city manager, city council, resolution and review boards. They self-govern under the auspices of prison governance.;
3. After-hours model: Inmates volunteer to tutor in the evenings after working a full time job.